Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer (remote eligible)

GE Vernova

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Lead Licensing Engineer will lead the completion of various regulatory work scopes, including working with GEH / GNF Engineering on major projects for the existing fleet of nuclear reactors. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of direct nuclear licensing experience including experience leading complex projects, and providing regulatory guidance/direction to contributing functions (i.e, Engineering)
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, operating plants, etc.
Excellent technical writing skills and oral communication skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences.
Working knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR/Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)) systems, fuel, or operations
Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with NRC personnel
Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters
Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences
Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills
Process skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents
Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities
Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions
Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR) applications
Perform Technical Specification reviews and updates
Review and prepare Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) markups and revisions supporting various plant and fuel changes
Perform verification of task reports and engineering inputs
Support customer 10 CFR 50.59 reviews, including preparation of Technical Safety Evaluation Reports and working with internal teams evaluating licensing status of various fuel, methods, and methodology changes
Interface with customers and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and secure applicable permissions and approvals related to project scopes

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off